1
as in to deviate
to change one's course or direction
thinking that we were being followed, we abruptly swung to the left at the next intersection swing right at James St.
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2
as in to turn
to change the course or direction of (something)
at the sound of gunfire, the cavalry officer swung his horse around and galloped rapidly back to the fort
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3
as in to manipulate
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a man who's able to swing two full-time jobs
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4
as in to rotate
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
he swung the bat as hard as he could but he missed the ball don't let the wind swing that gate shut
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5
as in to hang
to place on an elevated point without support from below
beach towels swung up to dry on the lifeguard's high chair
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2
as in movement
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Recent Examples of swing
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Humberto’s forecasted track by the National Hurricane Center is a swing away from the United States.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The momentum immediately swung back to the Chargers, and the Chiefs chased that point the rest of the night in an eventual loss to start the season.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Elias Díaz exited Saturday’s game after feeling left oblique discomfort during a swing.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Humberto’s forecasted track by the National Hurricane Center is a swing away from the United States.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Sunbeam Products is recalling more than a million of its Oster French door-style countertop ovens because the doors can swing shut unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard to users.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The momentum immediately swung back to the Chargers, and the Chiefs chased that point the rest of the night in an eventual loss to start the season.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swing
Verb
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Its music is both jazzier and more operatic; the flow and technical blueprint of each stage completely deviate from what’s been seen before.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The designation qualifies the site for a special use permit that would allow the plans to deviate from the land-use and density requirements of the La Jolla Planned District Ordinance, subject to further project review by the HRB.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Chemical reactions involving the hematite can turn the rock from red to white and produce iron rich minerals, in this case an iron phosphate called vivianite and an iron sulfide called greigite.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps more worrying for Browns fans has been Flacco's propensity to turn the ball over, throwing six interceptions thus far, the second most of any quarterback in football through the first four weeks.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Julie asked Jimmy Heagerty about where things stood with Mickey Lee, and Jimmy said Morgan did a great job manipulating Mickey into sending him home.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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With its flexible solvers, Newton allows developers to simulate complex, real-world tasks ranging from walking on snow and gravel to manipulating fragile objects like cups and fruit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Wole didn’t understand, still smiling, and Jean rotated in her seat, toward Sylvester.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Coco Bred and Pop’s Patties are new additions at the Barclays’ Brooklyn Market, a food hall with a rotating selection of local and minority-owned vendors.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At a briefing, a model of a Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet hung behind Capt.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The brand recommends hanging it to air-dry or using a no-heat cycle for a machine.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Mets, who have a superstar hitter but poor defender in Juan Soto as their right fielder, seemingly cannot afford to bring Marte back as a DH-only option.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Republicans do not see the wisdom of keeping those benefits flowing for middle-income Americans who make too much to qualify for them under the original Obamacare parameters—but not enough to afford coverage without them, given surging costs.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Milei, who has led the country since December 2023, is now facing off against several threats to his free market movement, including the recent electoral successes of his Peronist rivals and a depletion of his country’s foreign reserves.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The order came one day after those states sued the administration, alleging the funding shift was politically motivated and legally unsupported.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The shift in graduate enrollment is not all bad news for UC.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swing. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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